Danielle Kingdom
Wauwatosa,WI
Summary
Caring occupational therapist using a fresh, creative approach to address the unique needs of each patient. Dedicated to looking at the whole person and developing interventions that foster lifelong recovery.
Recognized by administration for exceptional, flexible and collaborative approach to patient care as well as being dependable and successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
Skilled at developing and implementing programs to facilitate community reintegration on rehab units and telehealth protocols to determine complex equipment needs for spinal cord injured populations.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Occupational Therapist GS-0631-12 20hrs/wk
Spinal Cord Injury Unit
11.2008 - Current
- Provide expert consultation to interdisciplinary team within Milwaukee VA and VISN to support treatment and identification of specialized equipment for veterans with spinal cord injury
- Evaluate and analyze complex medical history to develop holistic plan of care and implement meaningful interventions to achieve veteran centered goals.
- Create and deliver presentations at VISN 12 SCI Hub and Spoke Conference providing clinical expertise in bathroom equipment and access for veterans with spinal cord injury
- Research and develop protocol designed to facilitate remote assessment of veterans requiring specialized equipment to promote independence.
- Document veteran's progress while paying attention to detail and efficiently, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
Occupational Therapist GS-0631-11 40hrs/wk
HBPC (Home Based Primary Care)|Clement J. Zablocki
03.2016 - 06.2018
- Self-manage therapy's role in Home Based Primary Care (HBPC) to develop rapport with veterans and ensure individualized therapeutic interventions.
- Provide expert consultation to internal and external stakeholders to develop plans to enhance home accessibility.
- Proficiently communicate ideas both verbally and in writing to tackle complex challenges concerning enhancing safety and autonomy within home environment.
- Conduct occupational therapy evaluations and developed interventions to improve occupational performance and safety at home.
Occupational Therapist GS-0631-11 40hrs/wk
Acute Care And Inpatient Rehabilitation
11.2008 - 03.2016
- Conduct occupational therapy evaluations and interventions for veterans with complex neurological and orthopedic diagnoses impacting ADL and functional mobility independence.
- Facilitate weekly rehab. meetings to provide update in progress toward established goals and manage barriers to discharge with family, veteran and medical team.
- Develop and implemented new protocols for Inpatient Rehab Community Reintegration Program providing structured avenue for veterans to regain confidence and independence in community activities.
Occupational Therapist
Rehab. Care Wisconsin Lutheran-Clement Manor|
04.2005 - 11.2008
- Conduct evaluations for patients with variety of diagnoses including cerebral vascular accident, total hip replacement, Alzheimer's and arthritis
- Plan and implement individualized treatment to restore independent function in clients in sub-acute, outpatient and assisted living capacities
- Collaborate with and facilitated teamwork within interdisciplinary team to optimize patient care.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy - Occupational Therapy
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI05.2000
Skills
- Conscientious and Passionate
- Creative Problem Solving
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Microsoft Office, Word, Teams, PowerPoint
- Effective Collaboration and Team Building
Timeline
Occupational Therapist GS-0631-11 40hrs/wk
HBPC (Home Based Primary Care)|Clement J. Zablocki
03.2016 - 06.2018
Occupational Therapist GS-0631-11 40hrs/wk
Acute Care And Inpatient Rehabilitation
11.2008 - 03.2016
Occupational Therapist GS-0631-12 20hrs/wk
Spinal Cord Injury Unit
11.2008 - Current
Occupational Therapist
Rehab. Care Wisconsin Lutheran-Clement Manor|
04.2005 - 11.2008
Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy - Occupational Therapy
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
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